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briggaman
Member Username: Briggaman
Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2010
| Posted on Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 05:00 pm: |
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Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum and just have a quick question for you all. Can I go on theme park rides after a transplant? I have had the kidney for almost three years now and I am just wondering. I would not be going on rollercoasters. Just things like simulators etc. Is this safe? Any advice would be great. Thanks. :D |
Lori
Member Username: Lorikim
Post Number: 12 Registered: 05-2010
| Posted on Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 05:07 pm: |
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I have done all of the simulators at the theme parks (we live in FL), and have never had any issues. Nor was I ever told I couldn't go on them. If I recall, I was told no horseback riding though Lori |
Cora
Member Username: Cora
Post Number: 177 Registered: 06-2007
| Posted on Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 05:51 pm: |
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While I haven't done extreme stuff, I have done most things at Disney World including the flight simulator, and Big Thunder Mountain. I was never told not to and I haven't had any problems either. Where are you planning on going? Have fun! Cora
Dx with T1 in 1966 Kidney tx in Minneapolis 2002 Pancreas tx in 2008 |
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Lori
Member Username: Lorikim
Post Number: 13 Registered: 05-2010
| Posted on Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 07:37 pm: |
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Oh yeah...Big Thunder Mountain, I forgot about that one! I'm not a roller coaster person, so/but for me, this is a wild one, I LOVE it! Lori |
kristi
Forum Leader Username: Kristi
Post Number: 136 Registered: 02-2010
| Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 09:56 pm: |
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I was told I could ride roller coasters but I couldn't go horse back riding or mountain biking and preferably nothing that could put my kidney at risk. Oh and I forgot no martial arts or kick boxing. The only one I was worried about was the mountain biking because I love cycling. In fact, my transplant doctors were getting frustrated with me bc I was using my trainer after the first month post transplant.
Kidney Forum Leader Kidney txt on 12/14/09 at Tampa General Hospital and by Lifelink Institute Doctors. There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative |
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Anne
Member Username: Buckeye_4_life
Post Number: 152 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 09:26 am: |
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I rode every ride Disney had to offer...including Areosmith rockn roller coaster and Hollywood Hotel....Enjoy!!!!
Anne kidney recipient 3/11/96, deceased donor, John L. - dialysis started 11/15/07 son Billy gave me the gift of life May 6, 2008 at The Ohio State University! Amazing! Doubly blessed!! |
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Hilary
Member Username: Cowgirlhilary301
Post Number: 34 Registered: 05-2009
| Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 01:44 pm: |
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I am a liver recipient. I have actually asked that question and was told it's fine to go on any ride and have fun! I have been on many Disney rides including the rock n roll coaster which I LOVED. I also do horseback ride and have been told that is fine.
~Hilary~ 2-time liver recipient 07.20.1996 and 03.01.2001 Dallas, TX Transplant Games Athlete, Tennis/Swimming Team Maryland |
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Lizzie
Member Username: Lizzie
Post Number: 5 Registered: 11-2007
| Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 12:57 am: |
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Yeah I was told roller coasters are fine and have ridden plenty since my transplant. I find it really weird that you all were told no horseback riding though... I ride everyday and train horses as well. I show them and jump too. My doctors seemed to have no problem with it so it seems weird to me that you all have been told no... |
Rob C
Member Username: Rob_c
Post Number: 239 Registered: 09-2007
| Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 07:31 am: |
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Don't worry about the rides and simulators. I took a ride in a supersonic jet fighter after my transplant. |
kristi
Forum Leader Username: Kristi
Post Number: 138 Registered: 02-2010
| Posted on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 09:53 am: |
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The most important thing to do is ask the doctors! I have noticed that Hilary you are a liver transplant recipient and a kidney transplant recipient's new organ is placed behind our pelvic bone for protection. If we were to have any damage to that new kidney we will once again need dialysis and/or another transplant.
Kidney Forum Leader Kidney txt on 12/14/09 at Tampa General Hospital and by Lifelink Institute Doctors. There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative |
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Heather
Member Username: Hntufo
Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2011
| Posted on Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 05:43 pm: |
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Hi I am a recent transplant patient and will have my kidney transplant for over a year I was wondering if I could ride theme park rides in Universal or Disney like Harry Potter |